Island Time!

You'd think from the title of this post that we went on away on a tropical getaway...not the case---however, we did listen to the sounds of the waves crashing (aka-water splashing from swim lessons) enjoyed a tropical breeze (thanks to a little bit of humidity placed nicely with the winds we always seem to have in western PA) and danced to the music of steel drums! MHCC put on a wonderful Island themed cookout. The food was great, the weather cooperated, and a good time was had by all!

Just after swim lessons...all cleaned up and ready to dance (but not before she got a game of hop scotch in!)
All smiles...with Olivia in the back ground mimicking her big sister playing hop scotch!
Russ with the girls just before we left the pool and headed up to the clubhouse terrace for dinner
Lexie, Granny and I enjoying the "island" breeze...what a beautiful evening---with out all the sand!

Another Year Older...

..and incredibly blessed! Russ was able to relax, play golf, eat like a king, and was showered with gifts, hugs and kisses on his birthday! Happy Birthday Russ!!! We love you more and more every year!

Lexie and Olivia were anxious to help daddy open his presents after dinner! Olivia really wanted to get down to business...good practice for her big day!
Russ getting a 'little help' from the girls.
"Ohhhh, I love it....what is it daddy?"


Golf was the 'theme' of the day! After playing a round with my dad at the club...in a new shirt he bought for himself with some birthday money, he got this festive shirt! I love the color and was completely surprised he picked it out! (Thanks to 'grandpa' for suggesting it!)
Another golf shirt???? In blue???? Wow! (This one was NOT a surprise to me...he loves his blue golf shirts...this one makes number 8 I think!)
Showing off his BIG new Tommy Bahama beach towel the girls picked out. Russ was tired of sporting the hot pink ones the girls and I use so we picked out a 'slightly less feminine' one.

Military Dining Out

This past weekend the 171st sponsored another Military Dining Out at the Airport Hilton. The last time we went (the last dine out) was shortly after we had Olivia. Needless to say, we weren't able to go early to take advantage of the Hospitality Suite--and we definitely didn't get to say late! This year, Courtney came over early to help with the girls so I could have some time to get ready. We were out the door and arrived in time to mingle before the formal festivities started! We had a great time...but still didn't stay out too late since our 'alarm clocks' don't have snooze buttons!


All dressed up and ready to go!
Quick family photo...thanks Courtney!
One last picture before we head out for a fun evening!